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tantrumpipeline · 07-01-2011, 11:40 PM

that is cool!!! nice work

spike38 · 07-02-2011, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

that is cool!!! nice work

Glad you like it.

I'm pleased with the outcome.

Spike

spike38 · 07-27-2011, 06:48 PM

Got some of my panels shot with "high build" today.
The bed parts are mine.

The hood, Fenders, and doors, Are crob35's

Spike

tantrumpipeline · 07-28-2011, 12:16 AM

looking good as always

spike38 · 07-28-2011, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tantrumpipeline

looking good as always

Thanks, It's been slow going lately. Work getting in the way.

Spike

tantrumpipeline · 07-29-2011, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by spike38

Thanks, It's been slow going lately. Work getting in the way.

Spike

always something it seems, that just makes it more enjoyable after you complete the build though, mine just went from slow to possibly for sale

long story, but if I have to ditch it I will get another one when it works out, so I'll be watching the few I'm really into

70_BBC · 07-28-2011, 08:49 AM

I just read your entire thread. I love the paint choice. My Grandpa had a 55 belair that was root beer brown with a cream top, always classy if you as me. Great job on the stake pockets.
-Rob

spike38 · 07-28-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 70_BBC

I just read your entire thread. I love the paint choice. My Grandpa had a 55 belair that was root beer brown with a cream top, always classy if you as me. Great job on the stake pockets.
-Rob

Thanks, I hope you enjoy the future posts.

Spike

hgs_notes · 07-29-2011, 12:53 AM

I'd kill, well ok, maybe just maim someone for that garage space. Looking good Spike.

tantrumpipeline · 10-05-2011, 03:08 AM

Well?? updates?

spike38 · 03-28-2012, 08:55 PM

I realize it has been a while since I posted in my forum.

But I've had other thing going on.

As an effort to get back into going to the shop, I came up with a
fun project to do. I decided to make a radio controlled lawn mower.

It's not the pushing, Or walking behind a lawn mower that I hate.
But all the dust, And pollen. It kills my sinuses!!!

Besides, If I can make mowing grass more fun, What the heck!
A lawn chair, A beer, And a radio controlled 6.5hp lawn mower.
What could go wrong?

I'm starting with a John Deere self propelled lawn mower. I picked it up
at a local Snapper dealer for $50. It was a trade in.

Spike

Got it stripped down

spike38 · 03-28-2012, 08:59 PM

Then I cut off the front and rear tabs.
And welded a swivel front end on.
Or I should say, My friends welded.

Spike

spike38 · 03-28-2012, 09:04 PM

Today, I started putting the new drive together.
Just test fitting it together, But it gives you all an idea
of what it will look like

And yes, It's a hybrid. Alternator charges the batteries.

Spike

**67cheby** · 03-28-2012, 09:31 PM

Lol that is awesome
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Cameron 1137 · 03-30-2012, 08:23 AM

Thats so cool!

spike38 · 03-30-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

Lol that is awesome
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Thanks 67cheby, I appreciate it.

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Originally Posted by Cameron 1137

Thats so cool!

Thanks Cameron 1137, It's been a fun project.

I got a little work done today.

Got the back panel trimmed, And holes drilled for the motors.
Put spacers in between the hubs, And the wheels. To keep them from scrubbing.
So now it's sitting on its own four wheels.

Also, Got the alternator mounted. Still working on the tension bracket.

Spike

**67cheby** · 03-30-2012, 10:25 PM

I expect to see a video of this bad boy working !
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spike38 · 03-30-2012, 11:59 PM

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I expect to see a video of this bad boy working !
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Without a doubt!

But I got to work nights threw Monday,
So I won't get to work on it until
probable Wednesday.

Spike

spike38 · 04-09-2012, 07:55 PM

Got the battery tray made Wednesday, Decided to mount it to the rear.
Give the alternator, A little more air.

Today I got the wiring all hooked up, Including a remote kill switch

And a bracket mounted to the back of the battery box.
IT WORKS!!!!

Next, fix a small leak in the gas tank (or replace it), Some double sided
foam tape. To hold the receiver, And remote kill switch. And we will be in
business!

Spike

**LEEVON** · 04-09-2012, 09:00 PM

I'm watching this one!!!

68GMCCustom · 04-09-2012, 09:17 PM

will it stop if it looses radio contact.....or just cruise on down the street munching on whatever it chooses?

spike38 · 04-09-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

will it stop if it looses radio contact.....or just cruise on down the street munching on whatever it chooses?

I got it set up, So if it looses signal, It stops dead!

Spike

spike38 · 04-09-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

will it stop if it looses radio contact.....or just cruise on down the street munching on whatever it chooses?

I can also kill the mower motor remotely.

Spike

Cameron 1137 · 04-10-2012, 08:58 AM

I'm sitting here chuckling about a mower driving itself down the street

Nice work!

srea76 · 04-10-2012, 09:57 AM

awesome!!!

07-01-2011, 11:40 PM	#1
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" that is cool!!! nice work __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

07-27-2011, 06:48 PM	#3
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" Got some of my panels shot with "high build" today. The bed parts are mine. The hood, Fenders, and doors, Are crob35's Spike Attached Images __________________ 68 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&goto=newpost

07-28-2011, 12:16 AM	#4
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" looking good as always __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

07-28-2011, 08:49 AM	#7
70_BBC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 10	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" I just read your entire thread. I love the paint choice. My Grandpa had a 55 belair that was root beer brown with a cream top, always classy if you as me. Great job on the stake pockets. -Rob

07-29-2011, 12:53 AM	#9
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,119	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" I'd kill, well ok, maybe just maim someone for that garage space. Looking good Spike. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

10-05-2011, 03:08 AM	#10
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" Well?? updates? __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

03-28-2012, 08:55 PM	#11
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" I realize it has been a while since I posted in my forum. But I've had other thing going on. As an effort to get back into going to the shop, I came up with a fun project to do. I decided to make a radio controlled lawn mower. It's not the pushing, Or walking behind a lawn mower that I hate. But all the dust, And pollen. It kills my sinuses!!! Besides, If I can make mowing grass more fun, What the heck! A lawn chair, A beer, And a radio controlled 6.5hp lawn mower. What could go wrong? I'm starting with a John Deere self propelled lawn mower. I picked it up at a local Snapper dealer for $50. It was a trade in. Spike Got it stripped down Attached Images __________________ 68 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&goto=newpost

03-28-2012, 08:59 PM	#12
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" Then I cut off the front and rear tabs. And welded a swivel front end on. Or I should say, My friends welded. Spike Attached Images __________________ 68 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&goto=newpost

03-28-2012, 09:04 PM	#13
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" Today, I started putting the new drive together. Just test fitting it together, But it gives you all an idea of what it will look like And yes, It's a hybrid. Alternator charges the batteries. Spike Attached Images __________________ 68 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&goto=newpost

03-28-2012, 09:31 PM	#14
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" Lol that is awesome Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-30-2012, 08:23 AM	#15
Cameron 1137 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pittsfield, Ma Posts: 497	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" Thats so cool! __________________ Cam 1972 Chevy C/10 "Custom Cruiser Project" Build Thread 1961 Olds Super 88 (Daily) 1966 Chevy Corvair 500, "Marigold" SOLD 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon DEAD 2008 Pontiac G8, New Winter/Daily

03-30-2012, 10:25 PM	#17
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" I expect to see a video of this bad boy working ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-09-2012, 07:55 PM	#19
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" Got the battery tray made Wednesday, Decided to mount it to the rear. Give the alternator, A little more air. Today I got the wiring all hooked up, Including a remote kill switch And a bracket mounted to the back of the battery box. IT WORKS!!!! Next, fix a small leak in the gas tank (or replace it), Some double sided foam tape. To hold the receiver, And remote kill switch. And we will be in business! Spike Attached Images __________________ 68 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&goto=newpost

04-09-2012, 09:00 PM	#20
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04-09-2012, 09:17 PM	#21
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04-10-2012, 08:58 AM	#24
Cameron 1137 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pittsfield, Ma Posts: 497	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" I'm sitting here chuckling about a mower driving itself down the street Nice work! __________________ Cam 1972 Chevy C/10 "Custom Cruiser Project" Build Thread 1961 Olds Super 88 (Daily) 1966 Chevy Corvair 500, "Marigold" SOLD 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon DEAD 2008 Pontiac G8, New Winter/Daily

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